One year after ex-Typhoon Halong, Western Alaska’s recovery is ongoing and uncertain

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 1,428

Last Updated: 2 days, 8 hours ago

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One year since the remnants of Typhoon Halong ripped through coastal communities of Western Alaska, displacing an estimated 1,600 residents and prompting the largest mass evacuation of the region in state history, the recovery effort is ongoing and uncertain.

Today there is no official tally of how many residents are still displaced from their homes. But nearly 200 households continue to receive federal temporary housing assistance, according to state officials.

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